Tuskegee University establishes research foundation

9/20/2012

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TUSKEGEE, Ala. (September 20, 2012) – A non-profit corporation, the Tuskegee University Foundation, has been launched to help the university accomplish its mission and future goals. The board, chaired by Tuskegee alumnus and donor, Matthew Jenkins, DVM, had its initial meeting Monday at the Kellogg Hotel and Conference Center at Tuskegee University. After several university staff presentations on Tuskegee’s current research, the board discussed budgets and future plans and goals.

The Tuskegee University Foundation will help raise funds and enable innovation in support of Tuskegee University’s instructional, research and engagement mission.

“The foundation’s primary objective will be to enhance the university’s capacity with respect to research and development contracts and subcontracts, to enable commercialization of intellectual property and to assist the university in sustainable management of off-campus fixed assets,” said Gilbert L. Rochon, Tuskegee University president.